Dachshund prevents owner from getting work done

Spaatz, blocking the computer

My sweet Spaatz, not only does he run like the wind, but he can jump up on my lap like he is defying gravity. Then the next thing you know he's on the desk sniffing around. I try to keep him off the keyboard, I can screw things up enough on my own. No need for the dog to sit on the keys. This day he decided to make himself to home. This way I wouldn't have to strain myself to rub his body all over for him. I obliged him for a while, then sent him packing to hang out with his buddies in the sunshine.

INTRODUCING: SWEET TIME

Sweet Time

If you haven't met her before, here she is... Sweet Time, otherwise affectionately know as Miss Peachy. This is a new nickname for her which comes from the way she mosies back to the house when called. She just about always takes her sweet time coming back. Foozie is just about always the first back in anticipation of a biscuit, Spaatz is a speed demon, you can hear blades of grass being cut as he flies over top. Even if he is the furthest away he can be the first back, its a sight to behold. But Miss Peach ambles back as she pleases because she knows she is a superior being and that the biscuit is there for her anyway because I am putty in her paws. I have a theory its a wirehair thing, my old wirehair Watson was exactly the same way. He would go for his little excursions and get back, you know, whenever. Peach just needs to be very thorough, sniffing everything that needs to be sniffed and peeing everywhere the boys did. She doesn't like to be rushed. I must say that when she decides to motivate and run in she surprises me, she can move when she wants to, she usually just doesn't want to.

Peaches, stalking anything that moves.

DACHSHUNDS MAKE THE WORLD A HAPPIER PLACE!

Miss Peachy, Spaatz and Foozer

It occurred to me while we were on our walk the other day that I was helping, by bringing the dogs out for a walk, I was brightening the day of people as they drove by and saw them. So many people had a big smile on their faces as they checked out the dogs as they passed. That was a nice feeling. Its  nice, when during your busy day you see something that just makes you smile, takes your mind off whatever for a moment. That's what Dachshunds can do, especially when you've got a bunch of them. Its a "Hey look at those wienerdogs moment". Most of my day is moments like that, so I am lucky, they're just great to have around. Have a happy Dachshund kind of day! 

AWESOME DACHSHUND PHOTOS!!

Basket of Dachshunds

Foozie Turns Five!!

Mr Foozie turns 5. He's a really sweet dog, who started out as such a crazy boy. We got him from the SPCA. He really didn't like to be patted much when we got him, especially his back end. He would try to bite you if you attempted to pat his butt. I am happy to report that he now loves to be patted all over, and will in fact come nudge your hand to pat him if someone else is getting attention. He's the first to claim the prize spot on my lap while watching TV, because he knows that's the best place to be to get patted.Just goes to show what the right kind of love can do for a guy. Happy Birthday dude!

Foozie-B

SIX OUT OF SIX DACHSHUNDS LIKE TREATS

My husband is the dog control officer around these parts. He usually wears a hat, no gun. Hot dogs and old venison will help bring in the strays. In this case he surely is in control of six hot dogs, and I think he has some venison jerky. Very often dogs who are "running at large" as we say, are afraid and will not be interested in food even once you have them contained. I've yet to meet a Dachshund that wasn't fanatical about treats and food in general. The group here includes our three, Miss Peaches, Foozie, and Spaatz. Then there are my daughters three dogs Rupert, Loreli and Olivia. I confess that multiple Dachshund syndrome is running rampant around here. Its the most fun I've had with the word syndrome in it.

HAPPY EASTER DOGS

Foozie, Miss Peaches and Spaatzen would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter holiday. They're getting pretty good at these photo ops now. They see me setting up and they're milling about waiting because they know when there are treats involved. The boys are real good, even with the bunny ears. Miss Peachy always would prefer to be laying down. The dogs help with a little Easter fun, now that my kids live far away. Hope everyone is with the ones they love for the holiday.

Fooziebunny and the Peach

Spaatzenbunny